Project Management Professional (PMP) — Question 990

In a fixed time and budget project, the customer wants the development of a core component to be based on agile practices, as the final scope of the requirement has not yet been fully developed. The project manager is participating in contract development with the sales team and wants to ensure that development costs do not impact the profitability of the project.

Which two controls should the project manager incorporate into the contract to specifically address the development of the core component? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Establish a governance committee to review the contract delivery.
• B. Provide alternatives to scope change at specific project phases within the contract.
• C. Tier the contract for fixed and agile components.
• D. Limit the number of iterations for development in the contract.
• E. Require that only internal resources be utilized for this project.

Correct answer: C, D

Explanation

The correct answers, C and D, focus on managing the development process within the constraints of fixed and agile methodologies. By tiering the contract for fixed and agile components, the project manager can effectively balance scope flexibility with cost control. Limiting iterations ensures that the project stays within budget and time while allowing for agile practices, whereas the other options do not directly address the specific needs of managing development costs and scope changes.